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Architect Barbara Black, right, is joined by Mike Lancaster, of Friends of Harrison Park, left, during a presentation to the Ellijay City Council about plans to restore the park’s almost 100-year-old barn, below.

Architect Barbara Black, right, is joined by Mike Lancaster, of Friends of Harrison Park, left, during a presentation to the Ellijay City Council about plans to restore the park’s almost 100-year-old barn, below.

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Harrison Park barn plans talked at city council workshop

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, February 9, 2022
Ellijay City Councilmembers were updated on possible future improvement work to a historic barn at Harrison Park during a workshop that preceded a Jan. 24 city council meeting Linda Lancaster, of Friends of Harrison Park (FOHP), said the site’s Pinson Barn will be 100 next year.
At left, Mike Bushey, center, receives the Outstanding Young Farmer Advisor Award from past Georgia Young Farmers Association President Stan Deal, left, and North Region Agriculture Education Director Stan Mitchell, right. At right, Deal, left, commends Gilmer Young Farmer member Nick Cantrell, right, who won a Farm Business Management Contest at the Young Farmers State Convention in Savannah.

At left, Mike Bushey, center, receives the Outstanding Young Farmer Advisor Award from past Georgia Young Farmers Association President Stan Deal, left, and North Region Agriculture Education Director Stan Mitchell, right. At right, Deal, left, commends Gilmer Young Farmer member Nick Cantrell, right, who won a Farm Business Management Contest at the Young Farmers State Convention in Savannah.

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Bushey named state’s top Young Farmer advisor

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, February 9, 2022
Gilmer County’s Young Farmer Advisor recently received state-level recognition. Mike Bushey was named Outstanding Advisor of the Year at the Georgia Young Farmers State Convention in Savannah.
Luisa De Loera, Penny Griggs and Jessica Barclay, of Clear Creek Elementary School, receive Bring a Bundle Clothing Drive donations from Times-Courier staff member April Teague, right.

Luisa De Loera, Penny Griggs and Jessica Barclay, of Clear Creek Elementary School, receive Bring a Bundle Clothing Drive donations from Times-Courier staff member April Teague, right.

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Bundles brought in big way

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, February 2, 2022
During the recent holiday season, the Times-Courier asked its readers to consider donating clothing items for local schools. Once again, the local community came through in a big way.
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Ellijay council OKs hotel-motel tax increase

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, February 2, 2022
The Ellijay City Council approved raising the city’s hotel-motel tax, while also giving a first reading of a previously stalled short-term rental ordinance, during its first meeting of the year Monday, Jan. 24.
This solar-powered speed sign on River Street is among four of the traffic-calming devices recently installed around downtown Ellijay.

This solar-powered speed sign on River Street is among four of the traffic-calming devices recently installed around downtown Ellijay.

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Too fast, slow down!

News Staff
Wednesday, February 2, 2022
Newly installed solar speed signs are a constant reminder of the 25 mph speed limit for much of downtown Ellijay. The flashing digital signs recently went up on each of downtown’s four main roads — River, North Main, Dalton and South Main Street.
Bill Logan and Gary Engel

Bill Logan and Gary Engel

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Assessor board sees leadership change

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, February 2, 2022
The Gilmer County Board of Tax Assessors underwent a change of leadership during its first meeting of the year Thursday, Jan. 20. Bill Logan, previously the board’s vice chairman, was elected chairman, while board member Jerry Davis was elected vice chairman.
Addie Davenport, Emma Heaslip, Jordan Sharp (on couch) and Chelsea Parker rehearse for Gilmer High School Theater’s upcoming production of “The Odd Couple.”

Addie Davenport, Emma Heaslip, Jordan Sharp (on couch) and Chelsea Parker rehearse for Gilmer High School Theater’s upcoming production of “The Odd Couple.”

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GHS Theater presents ‘The Odd Couple’ this weekend

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, February 2, 2022
A stage comedy with firm footing in American pop culture will be performed by Gilmer High School (GHS) students this weekend. “The Odd Couple” will be presented as GHS Theater’s winter show Friday, Feb. 4-Sunday, Feb. 6, at the high school’s Linda Miller Theater. Showtimes are Friday at 7 p.m.
Gilmer’s Daniel Reynoso took the mat first in last Saturday’s Class 3A duals state finals and earned a 16-3 win.

Gilmer’s Daniel Reynoso took the mat first in last Saturday’s Class 3A duals state finals and earned a 16-3 win.

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Gilmer wrestling appeals to GHSA

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, January 26, 2022
For the second season in a row, a cloud hangs over the Class 3A wrestling duals state title. Just like a year ago, Gilmer High School has sent an appeal to the Georgia High School Association.